Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection and Analysis Workshop

• Understand the principles and significance of SNPs in genomics

• Perform hands-on SNP identification using real-world NGS data

• Use bioinformatics tools like Galaxy, IGV, and GATK for variant analysis

• Learn data preprocessing and quality control of NGS reads

• Explore SNP databases and interpret results for downstream applications

Day 1:

• Introduction to SNPs and their biological significance

• SNP identification using NGS data

• Real-world applications and case studies

• Exploration of SNP databases and GWAS overview

Day 2: 

• Fetching and preprocessing NGS datasets

• Hands-on session with SNP detection tools

• Basics of data quality control and error correction

Day 3:

• Using Galaxy tools for SNP detection

• Visualizing variants in IGV

• Understanding and implementing the GATK pipeline

• Final Q&A, certificate distribution

Workshop Prerequisite – PC with linux operating system or linux subsystem can be installed in windows
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• Undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genomics, or related Life Sciences fields.
• Professionals in medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical R&D, and agricultural genomics.
• Individuals with a keen interest in genetics, data science, or computational biology.